A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 631892 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631936 epoch_slot_no: 5536 block_no: 631861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1814 time: 2018-02-17 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd8ab5a80bd791f5f5347b02fa18d92b138e15b02087644e3142c9a4b626e31fBlock Operator
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